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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.62, 43.53 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.62, 43.53 and 31.44 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.62 : 43.53 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.62/43.53 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.62x = 43.53 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.62x = 1,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.58/31.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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